Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 54 months
- 9 semesters
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
The admission deadline is flexible and we accept applications on a rolling admission basis.
Language
English
- Duolingo English Test: 105
- TOEFL IBT: 80 (OR)
- IELTS: 6.5
Credits
60 SCH
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Lynchburg, United States
Disciplines
- Terrorism & Security
- Criminal Justice
Overview
Throughout the Criminal Justice - Homeland Security (Online) PhD program from Liberty University, you will learn how to assess your organization and gather knowledge on a wide range of subjects that can help you become a valuable asset to any criminal justice organization. You will also focus on practical methods for homeland security that can help prepare you to lead as an expert in your field. Liberty's seasoned faculty teach from a Christian worldview, so you can be confident your classes will be grounded in integrity and taught by men and women who have real-life experience making the tough calls. You can learn to influence strategies and policies and train the next generation of national security professionals, all while bringing a new perspective to the field.
At any given moment, our nation is at risk of attack from a variety of threats — including cybercrime and weapons of mass destruction (WMD) as well as chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) materials. We need well-trained and ethical leaders in homeland security defending us against enemies both foreign and domestic. You can prepare to join this elite group of guardians with a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice – Homeland Security from Liberty University. You will not only receive advanced training on the threats we face from enemies outside of our country, but you'll also study how to analyze and neutralize national threats.
Why Choose Liberty University's Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Criminal Justice – Homeland Security Program?
We want to help meet the demand for a terminal degree in homeland security taught from a uniquely Christian perspective. Liberty University recognizes the need for senior leaders in national security to be equipped with relevant knowledge and skills rooted in biblical foundations and ethics. For this reason, all of the classes within the online Ph.D. in Criminal Justice – Homeland Security are taught by Liberty professors who have years of experience as professionals in their field and who are committed to their faith.
Our criminal justice professors understand the threats facing our nation and know how to best counter those who would wish to do harm to our country. This program can help equip you with the skills you need to lead those who defend our nation with integrity.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
- Contemporary Issues in Cyber Security and WMD (CBRNE) Threat Analysis
- Critical Infrastructure: Vulnerability Analysis and Protection
- Counterterrorism and Counterintelligence Strategies
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA: 3
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 105
- TOEFL IBT: 80 (OR)
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system). A regionally or nationally accredited master's degree with at least a 3.0 GPA is required for admission in good standing.
- Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 12,929 AUD / year ≈ 9,000 USD / year
- Out-of-State: 12,929 AUD / year ≈ 9,000 USD / year
- Domestic (In-State): 12,929 AUD / year ≈ 9,000 USD / year
Funding
Scholarships: Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Criminal Justice - Homeland Security (Online).